Description
A delightful fusion of classic apple pie and cupcakes, these Apple Pie Cupcakes feature a warm, spiced apple filling and creamy frosting for a sweet treat that brings nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups apple compote
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the apple compote: Gently fold the apple compote into the batter.
- Scoop and bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool the cupcakes: Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Frost your cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously using a piping bag.
Notes
These cupcakes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. Elevate presentations by sprinkling cinnamon on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cupcakes, apple pie, dessert, baking, nostalgia